The authors present their surgical and clinical experience about the intercosto-brachial anastomosis for treating traumatic avulsions of the cervical roots. The most interesting aspect in the post-operative course of these patients is their ability to regain a voluntary elbow flexion independently from the respiratory activity. A dynamic SPECT examination in a small series of cases suggests that some mechanisms of functional reorganization within the brain should be involved.
The intercosto-brachial anastomosis in the treatment of cervical roots avulsions: clinical and neurophysiological considerations.
PIZZOLATO, GILBERTO;CAGNIN, ANNACHIARA
1996
Abstract
The authors present their surgical and clinical experience about the intercosto-brachial anastomosis for treating traumatic avulsions of the cervical roots. The most interesting aspect in the post-operative course of these patients is their ability to regain a voluntary elbow flexion independently from the respiratory activity. A dynamic SPECT examination in a small series of cases suggests that some mechanisms of functional reorganization within the brain should be involved.File in questo prodotto:
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